ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal Windows SACL: endpointEndpointNoneversion:10
The following analytic detects attempts to exploit the ConnectWise ScreenConnect CVE-2024-1708 vulnerability using Windows SACL EventCode 4663. It identifies path traversal attacks by monitoring file system events related to the ScreenConnect service. This activity is significant as it allows unauthorized access to sensitive files and directories, potentially leading to data exfiltration or arbitrary code execution. If confirmed malicious, attackers could gain unauthorized access to critical data or execute harmful code, compromising the integrity and security of the affected system. Immediate remediation by updating to version 23.9.8 or above is recommended.
ConnectWise ScreenConnect Path Traversal: endpointEndpointNoneversion:9
The following analytic detects attempts to exploit the ConnectWise ScreenConnect CVE-2024-1708 vulnerability, which allows path traversal attacks by manipulating file_path and file_name parameters in the URL. It leverages the Endpoint datamodel Filesystem node to identify suspicious file system events, specifically targeting paths and filenames associated with ScreenConnect. This activity is significant as it can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive files and directories, potentially resulting in data exfiltration or arbitrary code execution. If confirmed malicious, attackers could gain unauthorized access and control over the host system, posing a severe security risk.
Nginx ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass: networkWeb ProxyNoneversion:12
The following analytic detects attempts to exploit the ConnectWise ScreenConnect CVE-2024-1709 vulnerability, which allows attackers to bypass authentication via alternate paths or channels. It leverages Nginx access logs to identify web requests to the SetupWizard.aspx page, indicating potential exploitation. This activity is significant as it can lead to unauthorized administrative access and remote code execution. If confirmed malicious, attackers could create administrative users and gain full control over the affected ScreenConnect instance, posing severe security risks. Immediate remediation by updating to version 23.9.8 or above is recommended.
ConnectWise ScreenConnect Authentication Bypass: networkWeb ServerNoneversion:11
The following analytic detects attempts to exploit the ConnectWise ScreenConnect CVE-2024-1709 vulnerability, which allows attackers to bypass authentication via an alternate path or channel. It leverages web request logs to identify access to the SetupWizard.aspx page, indicating potential exploitation. This activity is significant as it can lead to unauthorized administrative access and remote code execution. If confirmed malicious, attackers could create administrative users and gain full control over the affected system, posing severe security risks. Immediate remediation by updating to version 23.9.8 or above is recommended.
